5 tablespoons almond paste
1/3 cup rice flour
1/2 cup water
3 1/2 cups water
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
Brown sugar
1. In a saucepan, blend almond paste, rice flour and water until smooth. Gradually stir in remaining water.
2. Then bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
3. Add sugar and almond extract and cook, stirring, to dissolve. Then sprinkle lightly with brown sugar and serve hot, in small bowls.
VARIATION:
* Omit the rice flour and almond extract. Combine the almond paste with 4 cups water and beat until smooth, using an eggbeater or a blender. Strain into a pan through cheesecloth. Then heat until hot, but not boiling. Stir in the white sugar to dissolve. and serve.